Ángela Molina facts for kids
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Ángela Molina
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Molina in 2020
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Ángela Molina Tejedor
5 October 1955 Madrid, Spain
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Children | 5, including Olivia |
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| Relatives | Mónica Molina (sister) |
Ángela Molina Tejedor (born 5 October 1955) is a famous Spanish actress. She has acted in many Spanish movies. She has also starred in films and TV shows in other countries, especially in Italy.
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Meet Ángela Molina's Family
Ángela Molina was born in Madrid, Spain, on October 5, 1955. Her father was a well-known singer named Antonio Molina. Her mother's name was Ángela Tejedor. Ángela has several brothers and sisters. Some of them, like Paula, Mónica, and Miki, are also actors. Her brother Noel is a composer, which means he writes music.
Ángela Molina's Acting Journey
Ángela Molina studied dance and theater at a special school in Madrid. She started her acting career in movies in 1975. Her first film was called No matarás.
One of her early important roles was in the movie Black Brood (1977). This film showed the violence that happened in Spain after a period called the Francoist era. She became famous around the world after starring in That Obscure Object of Desire (1977). This was the last film made by the famous director Luis Buñuel.
Ángela has worked with many amazing directors. Some of them include Pedro Almodóvar, Ridley Scott, and Giuseppe Tornatore.
In 1985, she made history. She became the first actress from another country to win the Italian David di Donatello award. This was for her role in the movie Camorra. In 1987, she won the Best Actress award at the Donostia-San Sebastian International Film Festival for her role in Half of Heaven. She has also been nominated many times for the Goya Awards. These are like the most important film awards in Spain.
In 1999, Ángela was chosen to lead the group of judges at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival. This is a very big film festival.
She received a special award called the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts in 2002. In 2016, she won the Spanish National Prize of Cinematography. These awards celebrate her great contributions to art and film.
Selected Movies and TV Shows
Ángela Molina has appeared in many films and television series throughout her career. Here are some of her notable works:
Notable Films by Ángela Molina
- Black Brood (1977)
- That Obscure Object of Desire (1977)
- Demons in the Garden (1982)
- Camorra (1985)
- Half of Heaven (1986)
- The Things of Love (1989)
- 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)
- Live Flesh (1997)
- One of the Hollywood Ten (2000)
- The Sea (2000)
- Los Borgia (2006)
- Los abrazos rotos (2009)
- The Way (2010)
- Blancanieves (Snow White) (2012)
- Tini: El gran cambio de Violetta (Tini: The Movie) (2016)
- El último traje (2017)
- El árbol de la sangre (2018)
- La piedad (2022)
- Polvo serán (2024)
Television Appearances
- Quo Vadis? (1985) - A miniseries
- Gran Reserva (2010–2013) - A TV series
- La valla (The Barrier) (2020) - A TV series
- A Private Affair (2022)
Awards and Special Honors
Ángela Molina has won many awards for her acting. Here are some of the most important ones:
- In 1986, she won the David di Donatello Award for Best Actress for her role in Camorra. This is a top film award in Italy.
- She was nominated for the Goya Award for Best Actress several times. These nominations were for her roles in Half of Heaven (1987), Luces y sombras (1989), and The Things of Love (1990).
- In 1998, she was nominated for the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work in Live Flesh.
- In 2013, she was nominated for the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Snow White.
- In 2021, Ángela Molina received the Honorary Goya Award. This is a very special award that celebrates her entire career and all her amazing contributions to Spanish cinema.
- Also in 2021, she won the IFFI Best Actor Award (Female) for her role in Charlotte at the International Film Festival of India.
- In 2024, she won the Best Actress award at the 19th Rome Film Festival for her role in They Will Be Dust.
See also
In Spanish: Ángela Molina para niños
